Yafa Café 1785 Portage Ave, 204-221-1636. Artistic space serves street food like manakeesh, a flatbread with sweet or savoury toppings, and honey cardamom latte. WA, A, IA, M, V
PUB / CANTINA
Amsterdam Tea Room 103-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-295-7728. Trendy spot with a cool vibe serves boozy teas and cocktails alongside Euro-style plates. LP, SP, IA, M, V Bar Accanto 100-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0761. The luxe bistro setting hints at the artistic and exciting food coming out of the kitchen at this new hot spot. The kiwi cucumber salad is a fast favourite. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Boujee 191 Main St, 204-800-6644, Smart genre bending food, such as Thai green papaya salad topped with ginger salmon is winning quick favour. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy, 204‐453‐7980. House-made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub. The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrées. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Commonwealth 456 Main St, 204-306-8011. Faux foliage adds coziness to the white marble interior of this former bank space. A globally inspired menu is on point. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Confusion Corner 500 Corydon Ave, 204-284‐6666. This sleek, casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young, hip crowd. Innovative menu changes seasonally.
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Darling Bar 171 McDermot Ave. Cocktails flow, tapas rules, and music vibes at this hipster hotspot.
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Grizzly Goose 1- 845 Dakota St, 204-253-6335. Smart fare in a space with rec room vibes. The Goose burger tops the list of comforting sandwiches, pizzas and entrees. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Grove 164 Stafford St, 204-415‐3262. Elegantly presented British pub fare is served alongside some of the best burgers in the city. Warm feta dip is luscious. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Langside Grocery 164 Langside St, 204-783-6154. Contemporary lounge pairs creative cocktails with small plate in a corner brick building in West Broadway.
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Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave, 204-666-7824. Cool brewery make cheffy bites that you won’ t want to share. Try the lightly battered and fried squash veggie burger. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V bestlist
One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave, 204‐210‐2337. Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on site.
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Park Alleys 730 Osborne St, 204-560-5067, Beloved South Osborne gathering place offers five pin bowling, live music and burgers, salads and pizza. Rotating beers on tap. LP, A, IA, M, V The Roost 651 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐9313. A place to perch on Corydon Ave, with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by creative small plates. Extended season for outdoors. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rosé Coffee and Wine B-474 Main St, 204-505-4567 Shades of rose can be seen throughout. Expect trending cocktails that sparkle, and artistically presented dishes. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Shannon’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St, 204-943‐2302. Irish hospitality is extended through classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes, like shephard’ s pie prepared with ground lamb. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Solera 725 Osborne St, 204-219-2276 Speakeasy style secret lounge of Tabula Rasa pours excellent crafted cocktails in a sexy interior. Scallops crudo in passionfruit sauce are extraordinary. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Underdogs 2609 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐6104. Rally around smart, creative pub staples at this sports bar-styled spot. Perogy nachos and chorizo poutine give bar food a good name. LP, IA, M, V The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St, 204‐775‐6676. Simple, scratch-made food such as perogies, pizza, bruschetta and soups make this deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd, 204-489‐6963. Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses locally sourced ingredients to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine with precision and care. All Canadian wine. LP, A, IA, M, V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224‐2837. This elegant country estate has several rooms offering a charming, contemporary dining atmosphere.
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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar 145 The Leaf Way, 204-927-7222 Eager foodies and nature lovers are drawn to the city’ s lovely Assiniboine Park attraction for an inspired menu of thoughtful dishes. Stroll the Leaf before or after an inspired meal.
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Pineridge Hollow 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, Oakbank, 204‐777‐3880. Beautiful country restaurant has a reputation for stellar signatures. Try perogies stuffed with wild mushrooms WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd, 204‐944‐2445. Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine.
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SOUTH AMERICAN /
SPANISH
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Dr, 204‐505‐0945. Winnipeg’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’ s paradise in the Exchange District.
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Cordova 93 Albert St, 204-691-1900. This casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European-influenced tapas, beer and wine selection. Chicken liver pâté is luscious. LP, IA, M, V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐219‐5398. Argentinean-style charm serves up pies with unique toppings and empanadas. LP, SP, IA, M, V Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-219-0779. Nibble on tapas and mains, such as the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zippy chimichurri at this rustic Latin spot that has captured the hearts of many. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres, 204-487‐8325. A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef. Over 800 wine list selections draws the city’ s toniest clientele. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Hy’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204‐942‐1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years, comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling.
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204-942‐7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204-477‐5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204-885‐5275. The Keg delivers sizzling steaks, prime rib and lobster tails. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’ s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783‐6155. Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Attentive service and consistent, wellexecuted meals. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Uptown 201 Portage Ave, 204-938-8696. Smart looking space at Winnipeg’ s iconic Portage and Main is matched with globally inspired flavours and steakhouse favourites.
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